
Dal Shorba Indian Style Lentil Soup
Dal Shorba is a comforting Indian-style lentil soup that warms the heart and soul. Hailing from multiple states in India, this dish is a staple in many households, particularly during the winter months. The key flavors of coriander, cumin, and a hint of red chilli powder make it a delicious and satisfying meal, often served with a side of steaming hot rice or roti.
Time 25 min · Serves 5 · 81 kcal · North India, Multiple States
Ingredients
Garnish
- Coriander Leaves (optional) (garnish) (ground)
Main
- onion — 1 piece (chopped)
- dry ginger powder — 0.5 tsp (ground)
- Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) — 0.33 tsp (ground)
- Water — 2 cup (whole)
- Turmeric Powder — 0.25 tsp (ground)
- Coconut Oil (Cold Pressed) — 2 tsp (whole)
- Garlic — 6 piece (chopped)
- Lemon — 1 tsp (chopped)
- yellow moong dal — 0.25 cup (whole)
- salt (optional) (whole)
- black pepper powder — 0.5 tsp (ground)
Tempering
- Cumin Seeds — 1 tsp (whole)
Method
- To begin making Dal Shorba (Lentil Soup), we have to first wash the moong dal.Next, pressure cook the moong dal for 2 whistles or boil by adding enough water until it is cooked soft.
- Release the pressure naturally.
- Once cooked, mash the dal well or puree it with hand blender.
- Keep aside.Heat a pan with teaspoon of oil, add finely chopped onion and garlic.
- Saute until translucent.Pour the mashed dal along with 2 cups of water.
- Add required amount of salt, turmeric powder, ginger powder, pepper powder and red chili powder.Mix well and simmer the flame for 2-3 minutes stirring it occasionaly and ensuring that the dal is not sticking to the bottom.Once done, switch off and add lemon juice.
- Mixe well and keep it aside.To prepare the tempering, add a teaspoon of oil in a tadka pan.
- Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and allow it to crackle.
- Turn off the flame.Pour this tempering over the Dal Shorba and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
- Transfer the soup into a bowl and garnish it with cream or crushed cumin seeds.Serve Dal Shorba as a soup along with a starter like Achari Paneer Tikka and complete your North Indian Style lunch on a Sunday with Tawa Paratha and Aloo Baingan Ki Sabzi.
Common questions
- Dal Shorba Indian Style Lentil Soup ko English mein kya kehte hain?
- दाल शोरबा ko English mein Dal Shorba Indian Style Lentil Soup likhte hain.
- Ek plate Dal Shorba Indian Style Lentil Soup mein kitni calories hoti hain?
- 81 kcal per plate.
- Kitna time lagta hai?
- 25 min lagta hai — 10 min taiyari, 15 min pakana.
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